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Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
English Hunt Style Leather & Fruitwood Hickory Chair Bergere Chairs - Pair
English Hunt Style Leather & Fruitwood Hickory Chair Bergere Chairs - Pair

English Hunt Style Leather & Fruitwood Hickory Chair Bergere Chairs - Pair

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Italian Neo-Classical Style Walnut & Gilt Bergere Chairs In Green Velvet - Pair

Italian Neo-Classical Style Walnut & Gilt Bergere Chairs In Green Velvet - Pair

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Italian Neoclassical Period Light Walnut and Upholstered Bergere, ca. 1830
Italian Neoclassical Period Light Walnut and Upholstered Bergere, ca. 1830

Italian Neoclassical Period Light Walnut and Upholstered Bergere, ca. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

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1940s French Neo-Classical Style Carved Bergere Chair W/ Red Leather
1940s French Neo-Classical Style Carved Bergere Chair W/ Red Leather

1940s French Neo-Classical Style Carved Bergere Chair W/ Red Leather

Located in Kennesaw, GA

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

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Classic Leather Armchair
Classic Leather Armchair

Classic Leather Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic leather armchair with top-grain Havane brown color leather, with padded cushion and backrest, large nailhead details and square tapered legs....

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Pair of French Custom Louis XVI Style Carved Bergere, Office or Armchairs
Pair of French Custom Louis XVI Style Carved Bergere, Office or Armchairs

Pair of French Custom Louis XVI Style Carved Bergere, Office or Armchairs

Located in Manhasset, NY

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Pair Generous Italian Neoclassical Style Bleached Fruitwood Bergere /Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Fruitwood

Russian Neoclassic Silk Winged Arm Chair
Russian Neoclassic Silk Winged Arm Chair

Russian Neoclassic Silk Winged Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Russian Neoclassic Karelian birch winged armchair upholstered in green striped silk with scrolled sides on splayed legs with casters (19th Century)

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Silk

Pair Italian, Lucca, Neoclassic Walnut & Upholstered Bergeres, ca. 1830
Pair Italian, Lucca, Neoclassic Walnut & Upholstered Bergeres, ca. 1830

Pair Italian, Lucca, Neoclassic Walnut & Upholstered Bergeres, ca. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

these bergeres, also known as barrel chairs, have tight seats and shaped walnut frames, the rear of the chairs with vertical framework, the chairs raised on tapering cabriole legs

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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

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Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1780
Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1780

Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere armchairs with carved molded reeded edges, floral corner decorative finials, flanking scrolled arms, floral corner rosettes, and terminating on the ori...

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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

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Neo-Classical Style Italian Carved Fruitwood And Painted Bergere Chairs - Pair
Neo-Classical Style Italian Carved Fruitwood And Painted Bergere Chairs - Pair

Neo-Classical Style Italian Carved Fruitwood And Painted Bergere Chairs - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a set of Italian neo-classical style carved fruitwood bergere chairs. The have carved and painted frames. The upholstery is an seafoam blend of some sort and in very good con...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

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Pair of Midcentury French Bergeres in Brown Leather & Walnut 1965
Pair of Midcentury French Bergeres in Brown Leather & Walnut 1965

Pair of Midcentury French Bergeres in Brown Leather & Walnut 1965

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Leather Bergeres with carved walnut frames. Upholstery tacks frame the edges. Creases in the seat cushions but not worn thru. Will try to have them recolored. Otherw...

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Italian Venetian Style Bergére Arm Chair
Italian Venetian Style Bergére Arm Chair

Italian Venetian Style Bergére Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

"Italian Venetian-style (19th Century) white and gold painted and carved high back bergère with white upholstery. Some loss to finish, minor stains on upholstery."

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

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Classic Black Leather Swivel Armchair

Classic Black Leather Swivel Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A classic style Onyx Black leather upholstered armchair, upholstered with pure aniline top grade leather, with large nailhead details on a swivel base. Dimensions: 32" W x 30" D x 3...

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Pair Of  Italian Neoclassical Maple Armchairs Attributed Pelagio Palagi
Pair Of  Italian Neoclassical Maple Armchairs Attributed Pelagio Palagi

Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Maple Armchairs Attributed Pelagio Palagi

Located in Essex, MA

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Pair of Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Bergéres Armchairs
Pair of Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Bergéres Armchairs

Pair of Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Bergéres Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

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Maison Romeo, Large Neoclassical Bergère Chair, circa 1980
Maison Romeo, Large Neoclassical Bergère Chair, circa 1980

Maison Romeo, Large Neoclassical Bergère Chair, circa 1980

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Maison Romeo, large neoclassical bergère chair, circa 1980.

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Neoclassical bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical bergere chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bergere chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical bergere chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bergere chairs, popular names associated with this style include and VG design and laboratory department. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bergere chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,025 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $4,200.